Sheet metal weight calculator
Enter material, size, thickness, and quantity to estimate sheet metal weight. Use the result for early handling, freight, and RFQ planning before FortiFab confirms the final production package.
Weight estimate
Updates as you edit the sheet and material details.
Estimated total weight
78.4 lb · 35.6 kg
Blank weight estimate — FortiFab confirms final weight and pricing after production review.
- Weight each
- 78.4 lb
- Total area
- 32 ft²
- Material est.
- —
Sheet details
All dimensions are in inches. Weight = length × width × thickness × material density × quantity.
Sheet size
Length
Width
Flat blank size before any cutting or forming.
Enter your own supplier price per pound to see a rough material cost — this is not a FortiFab quote.
Settings are saved automatically in your browser.
Density values used
Common engineering densities in pounds per cubic inch. Your selected material is highlighted.
| Material | Density |
|---|---|
| Carbon steel | 0.2836 lb/in³ |
| Galvanized steel | 0.2836 lb/in³ |
| Stainless steel | 0.2890 lb/in³ |
| Aluminum | 0.0975 lb/in³ |
| Copper | 0.3230 lb/in³ |
| Brass | 0.3070 lb/in³ |
Your quote summary
Attach or paste this summary with your RFQ — FortiFab will account for cutouts, forming, welding, hardware, finishing, and logistics during quote review.
- Material
- Carbon steel · 0.2836 lb/in³
- Sheet size
- 48" × 96"
- Thickness
- 0.06"
- Quantity
- 1 pc
- Weight each
- 78.4 lb
- Total weight
- 78.4 lb (35.6 kg)
- Area
- 32 ft² total
- Material est.
- —
- Notes
- Blank weight only — cutouts, forming, welding, hardware, finishing, and packaging change the final weight. FortiFab confirms at quote review.
Weight calculator quote guide
Estimate blank weight before quoting sheet-metal parts
Use the weight calculator for early material, handling, and freight planning. For FortiFab quotes, pair weight estimates with drawings, cutouts, bends, welding, finish, quantity, and delivery city so the shop can account for nesting yield and process requirements.
Common searches
- sheet metal weight calculator
- steel plate weight calculator
- aluminum sheet weight
- stainless sheet weight
Best buyer use cases
- Estimating material handling and freight
- Comparing material/thickness options
- Adding weight context to quote requests for panels, brackets, pans, and enclosures
Ready to turn this into a reviewed fabrication quote?
Send drawings, sketches, material, thickness, finish, quantity, and any fit-up requirements so FortiFab can review manufacturability.
Sheet metal weight FAQs
Use weight estimates for planning; final production and freight weights depend on the finished part and packaging.
Total weight
78.4 lb · 35.6 kg